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Educational resource for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship for dentistry programmes: a research protocol
Chuan Yok Ang1, Jagjit Singh Dhaliwal2, Siti Hanna Muharram1
1Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Gadong, Brunei Darussalam.
BMJ Open
|July 8, 2021
Summary
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) education is critical for dentists. This study establishes consensus on AMR content priorities for dental curricula to improve clinical practice and patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Infectious Disease Control
- Public Health
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat.
- Ensuring dental professionals possess adequate AMR knowledge is crucial for patient safety.
- A systematic approach is needed to develop comprehensive and clinically relevant AMR educational content for dentists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement a consensus-based approach for identifying AMR content and curriculum priorities in professional dentistry programs.
- To establish consensus on essential AMR topics for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery syllabus.
Main Methods:
- A three-phase approach involving literature review, content analysis, expert validation via surveys, and Delphi technique.
- Literature review identified 23 relevant sources for curriculum drafting.
- Expert consensus was sought on curriculum modifications using surveys and the Delphi technique.
Main Results:
- Identification of significant knowledge gaps in AMR among dental professionals.
- Determination of AMR content priorities for dental clinical practice.
- Development of a need-based educational resource framework for dental programs.
Conclusions:
- The consensus-based approach effectively identified key AMR content priorities for dental education.
- Findings will inform the development of targeted educational resources to enhance antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry.
- Addressing AMR knowledge gaps is essential for improving clinical practice and patient outcomes.
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